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NV05 OLC

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,430 mi
Last recorded138,430 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 OLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 138,430 miles

Condition of rear silencer

Corrosion to outersills

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe & rear silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Wear to all 4 tyres

Pass 30 Jul 2015 128,179 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 128,179 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 116,610 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 105,267 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 93,586 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 75,196 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 75,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 59,743 miles

unable to see front pads advise having them checked

Fail 25 May 2010 59,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

unable to see front pads advise having them checked

Pass 1 Jun 2009 45,895 miles

front no. plate slightly damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2008 32,428 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,428 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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NV05 OLC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV05 OLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NV05 OLC registered?

NV05 OLC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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